Bike Boy said:You did the job that I was too lazy to do. Thank you. Just the way I remember it. Chelsea were as defensive as one would expect in an away leg against a very strong opposition. At the Bridge chelsea were dominant in terms of chances, so they did match up to barcelona with "real" football. Based mostly on counter attacks yes, but if you create the most chances that is not bad football in my opinion.
I recon that Chelsea didn't play "real" football against Barcelona this year. But Chelsea does not in generel play that bad football. anybody remember the last time they the crowned champions of England? 103 goals in 38 games!!! yes that's right. No one in their right mind would call that "anti" football.
You are slowly getting around to my point of view, I dont think Chelsea play bad football at all but they definitely change their style to play Barcelona. Like Madrid last season, one of the most attacking teams in the world resorting to negative, cynical football for one team only. If they were vastly inferior teams, I would be more accepting but these are some of the biggest and best clubs in the world resorting to 'anti-football' tactics. Unless you are a fan of said clubs or are anti-Barcelona which a lot are, it is not nice to watch.
I am not even a Barcelona fan but when they play at top form, they are a joy to watch and that is something I admire and would think most neutrals would feel the same.